Finding the Third Proportional to 151,800 and 226,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,800 and 226,467 is: 337,861.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,800 : 226,467 = 226,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,800/226,467 = 226,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,800x = 226,467 × 226,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,800x = 51,287,302,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,287,302,089/151,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,861.02
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